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The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, encouraging boaters to always wear a life jacket while on the water. Campaign organization partners, be sure to register at Become A Partner. Browse campaign resources and more. Boating enthusiasts, always wear a life jacket and boat responsibly.…

It may not feel like boating season yet for many of us, so keep your edge and take a safe boating course. Many education providers and partners offer discounts or other incentives for students who enroll in or complete a boating safety course during the week of March 17-23, 2019.…

When 51-year-old John Stravalle of Newburgh, NY headed out to go fishing on an early evening in January in Lackawaxen, PA, he never thought he’d find himself fighting for his life in 33-degree water. After attempting to retrieve his anchor he fell overboard from his canoe, and began the difficult…

We’ve heard just about every excuse not to wear a life jacket. Here are the most common excuses with the top five reasons to wear a life jacket. 1. “I have life jackets on board.” Having life jackets on board the vessel is not enough. Accidents happen too fast to…

The Safe Boating Campaign’s 2019 Boating Safety Calendar is now available! This calendar is a helpful guide for communications and public outreach opportunities – includes a month-by-month guide of boating safety topics and events. Download the 2019 Boating Safety Calendar on the Resources page. Original artwork is available by request…

More than 5,600 people around the world participated in Ready, Set, Wear It events during the 2019 summer boating season! Boaters gathered at family-friendly events around the world to inflate their own inflatable life jacket or to wear an inherently buoyant life jacket, helping to heighten awareness of boating safety…

The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council, shares important boating safety tips for boaters to make the most of Labor Day weekend. “We believe wearing a life jacket is the simplest way to ensure the safety of you and…

It’s not too late to get involved in the Safe Boating Campaign! Grab some friends, your life jackets, and get ready for some #safeboating fun on the final Ready, Set, Wear It event of the summer on August 11. Ready, Set, Wear It events raise awareness about the importance of always…

Every year, boating and water safety advocates around the world team up to promote and educate people on the importance of safe boating and life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week. This year’s event, which will be held May 19-25, is the official kickoff of the annual Safe Boating…

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